1. Complete online application

3-1-0-0 118801 (sec) See program details in GPS for requirements such as prequisites, prior degree, work experience, any test score waivers, as well as a tuition estimate and program overview.

3-1-1 118802 (prim) All UNC Gillings applications for graduate-level programs fall under the purview of the UNC Graduate School. Accordingly, you will apply to UNC Gillings via the Graduate School Application, and UNC Gillings programs will make admissions recommendations to the UNC Graduate School for final approval.

3-1-1 118802 (sec) Once a recommendation is finalized, you will receive notice via email from the UNC Graduate School. Throughout the process, most of your questions can be answered by your program contact.

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NOTE: To be considered for UNC Graduate School scholarships, apply before priority deadline.

3-5-0-0 118817 (prim) Faculty interest(s)/mentor(s)

3-5-1-0 118818 (prim) We do not require that you list faculty who support your application. Such information is not considered in the admissions process. You are also not required to list faculty with whom you'd like to work, but this information can be helpful to the admissions committee.

3-7-4-0 118838 (prim) Select up to three (3) areas of interest from the dropdown.

3-8-0-0 118843 (prim) Educational history

3-8-1-0 118844 (prim) Please upload a copy of your most recent transcript(s), including your current term grades, if applicable. (If grades are not yet available, send them to the UNC Gillings program contact as soon as they become available.) Be sure the transcript reflects the name of the institution and any degrees you received.

3-8-2-0 118846 (prim) We advise that you order two copies of your transcript(s) to be sent to you.

3-8-2-2 118848 (sec) If you are admitted and choose to enroll, UNC will require official transcript(s) showing degree(s) awarded.

3-12-0-0 118858 (prim) Community standards

3-12-0-0 118858 (sec) You will be asked about honor code, crime, academic sanction, military discharge, etc.

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3-13-1-0 118860 (prim) International students

3-13-1-1 118861 (sec) UNC does not accept a WES transcript as an acceptable substitute for an official transcript.

3-13-1-3 118863 (sec) Financial Certification (U.S. Immigration requirement for entry into the United States) showing support for one year. A completed and signed International Student Data Form and Financial Certification Instruction/Worksheet in addition to the required documentation must be submitted after a student has been admitted and before a student may enroll in classes.

3-14-0-0 118872 (prim) Upload your personal statement.

3-14-5-0 118877 (prim) All applicants should write an essay of 1000 words or less. The essay is a critical piece of the admissions process. We will evaluate both the content of the essay and your writing skills in considering your application. Applicants should include any additional information about their interests, prior background or special circumstances which may be helpful to the Admissions Committee in evaluation of the application. In this essay, please address the following questions:

3-14-17-14 118906 (sec) What is it about epidemiology that appeals to you?

3-14-17-15 118907 (sec) What have you done to prepare yourself for training in epidemiology?

3-14-17-16 118908 (sec) How will you use your training in epidemiology?

3-14-17-17 118909 (sec) What area(s) within epidemiology do you wish to emphasize and why?

3-15-0-0 118985 (prim) Upload your resume or CV.

3-18 119000 (prim) Enter names of recommenders. UNC will then send them an email with instructions for submitting a letter on your behalf.
We encourage references from professors or teachers (or teaching assistants) or work/research supervisors who have worked directly and closely with you and who can speak about you with specificity.

3-22-2-0 119030 (prim) GRE code 5816. TOEFL/IELTS information above. GRE test scores must be official, no more than 5 years old and reported directly by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). See our program details page for information regarding test scores.

3-25-2 119036 (prim) You will be able to track status through the Graduate School application. Once a decision is made, you will receive an email instructing login to the Graduate School application portal to see the decision letter.

2. FYI: costs and funding (separate from the admissions process)

Note priority deadline to be eligible for UNC Graduate School scholarships and fellowships. Departments will decide which applicants to nominate. No additional application required.

6-3 119071 (prim) Apply for FEDERAL financial aid by March 1, 2017 (please verify this date via FAFSA) via FAFSA. If you've been admitted and completed the FAFSA form by their deadline, the UNC Office of Scholarships and Student Aid will create a financial aid package for you.

7-2-1 119120 (prim) The UNC Graduate School reviews all admissions recommendations made by programs. Once final decisions have been made, the Graduate School will send you an email instructing login to the Graduate School application portal to see the decision letter.

7-2-2-0 119121 (prim) Most recommendations are sent to the Graduate School by March 1.

The Gillings Program Search is a tool for exploring academic programs at the School. It is a prospectus for the current year to be used in consultation with an academic adviser and does not constitute the complete degree or program requirements for graduation or program completion.